Harvia KIP80B: an 8 kW wall heater with built in controls for saunas from 250 to 425 cubic feet
The Harvia KIP80B is the largest of the KIP wall heaters with built-in controls, a stainless steel electric heater rated at 8 kW for saunas from 250 to 425 cubic feet. It measures 16 inches wide, 11 inches deep, and 24 inches tall and weighs 40 pounds empty. Mounting it on the wall leaves the floor clear in a family-sized room. The stones sit in a mesh cage directly on the heating elements for even heat.
The box holds the heater and its manual, and it runs on a 240 volt circuit with no separate control needed. The knobs at the base set the temperature and a 60 minute timer, with a delayed start of up to 8 hours. Sauna stones are sold separately, so add the 1 box it needs on the page. A bucket and ladle set is optional. Want the controls on the wall outside? See the Harvia KIP80W sauna heater. The Harvia KIP80B ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
FAQ
What room size is this heater rated for?
Per the specification table, the 8kW KIP80B suits sauna rooms from 250 to 425 adjusted cubic feet. Measure your room’s length x width x height in feet to find its volume, and verify the final match with the installation and operation manual linked in this page’s Manual tab before you order.
Do I need a separate control unit for this model?
No – the KIP80B has a built-in control panel attached to the base of the heater, so no separate wall-mounted control is required. The panel includes a 60-minute timer and a thermostat, and it lets you preset the sauna’s startup delay up to 8 hours in advance for convenient, easy-to-use operation.
Are the sauna stones included with the heater?
Stones ship as part of your order rather than inside the heater carton: the Required Stones selector on this page covers the minimum 50 lbs (one box) the heater needs. Since every natural stone differs in shape and size, the page recommends an additional box so you can choose the best stones for fit and function.
What electrical service does it require?
The KIP80B operates on 240V single-phase power, and the specification table lists 33.3 amps. Installation should be handled by a licensed electrician in accordance with the installation and operation manual and your local electrical codes – the manual is available in the Manual tab on this page.
How is it mounted, and how much space does it take?
It is a wall-mounted heater measuring 16 inches wide, 11 inches deep, and 24 inches tall, with a heater weight of 40 lbs, so it keeps the sauna floor clear. Follow the installation and operation manual for mounting height and clearances, since specific clearance figures are not listed on this page.
Where is it built, and what warranty comes with it?
It is designed, engineered, and made in Finland, is UL listed, and uses industrial-grade heating elements built to be serviceable. The Includes tab lists a 2-year warranty for consumer use, with the full Harvia warranty document linked at the top of the page. You can also compare the full KIP series lineup for other power levels.